kirku 1,332 Posted September 9, 2022 Can't remember which moron in this thread posted links to her as if they held any credibility, but I came across this just now and couldn't help but laugh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kirku 1,332 Posted September 9, 2022 8 hours ago, Sheva said: what it see’s as the evils within the west and protect its Christian faith, religion is a high priority. The russian invasion has absolutely nothing to do with religion or Christianity - they are simply tools that Putin's fascist state has appropriated for their own gain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Angry 1,555 Posted September 9, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, kirku said: Can't remember which moron in this thread posted links to her as if they held any credibility, but I came across this just now and couldn't help but laugh Jesus, just reading her recent tweets, she really is an evil biatch. Edited September 9, 2022 by Mr Angry Female dog not allowed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kirku 1,332 Posted September 10, 2022 Izum has been liberated. It took the russians about a month to capture it and it has fallen in half a day. The speed of the Ukrainian advance, and the russian collapse, has taken many people by surprise. Not least the new russian POWs. Hopefully this is a genuine collapse... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 5,940 Posted September 10, 2022 15 hours ago, kirku said: The russian invasion has absolutely nothing to do with religion or Christianity - they are simply tools that Putin's fascist state has appropriated for their own gain. Sounds right. I am pretty scathing of religion when the evangelists propagate it, but at its core it merely is a tool. It just happens to be an excellent way of drawing sides, but is not a casus belli in itself. That's an unfair criticism of religion, regardless of its stripe. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,756 Posted September 10, 2022 18 minutes ago, kirku said: Izum has been liberated. It took the russians about a month to capture it and it has fallen in half a day. The speed of the Ukrainian advance, and the russian collapse, has taken many people by surprise. Not least the new russian POWs. Hopefully this is a genuine collapse... Still slightly worried that this is some sort of crazy Russian masterplan. But then again judging from the evidence over the last few months...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daz Sparks 1,152 Posted September 10, 2022 12 minutes ago, Herman said: Still slightly worried that this is some sort of crazy Russian masterplan. But then again judging from the evidence over the last few months...... Yeah, I share your reticence to get too far ahead of ourselves over this news Herman, but I read from a few sources that the Russian Military, whilst not lacking teeth, is in disarray. I remain hopeful. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonyc 5,511 Posted September 10, 2022 1 hour ago, Daz Sparks said: Yeah, I share your reticence to get too far ahead of ourselves over this news Herman, but I read from a few sources that the Russian Military, whilst not lacking teeth, is in disarray. I remain hopeful. Likewise. There have been quite a few reports though in the last few days about a change. This is from an ITV news correspondent. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kirku 1,332 Posted September 10, 2022 2 hours ago, Daz Sparks said: Yeah, I share your reticence to get too far ahead of ourselves over this news Herman, but I read from a few sources that the Russian Military, whilst not lacking teeth, is in disarray. I remain hopeful. 100pc It's a very fluid and murky situation but the good news keeps rolling in 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,385 Posted September 10, 2022 9 minutes ago, kirku said: 100pc It's a very fluid and murky situation but the good news keeps rolling in Long may it continue. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kirku 1,332 Posted September 10, 2022 7 minutes ago, ricardo said: Long may it continue. Couldn't agree more Let's be honest, there's been zero evidence of their ability to do anything remotely as complex as would be needed for this kind of baiting strategy Sometimes the obvious answer is the correct one: they're collapsing in disarray 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 5,940 Posted September 10, 2022 Keep the pressure on, Ukraine. Keep the pressure on. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
littleyellowbirdie 2,546 Posted September 10, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, kirku said: Couldn't agree more Let's be honest, there's been zero evidence of their ability to do anything remotely as complex as would be needed for this kind of baiting strategy Sometimes the obvious answer is the correct one: they're collapsing in disarray I think @Sheva's half right: The Russians stopped fighting in honour of the death of the Queen and the Ukrainians missed the memo. 🙃 Edited September 10, 2022 by littleyellowbirdie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,756 Posted September 10, 2022 1 hour ago, kirku said: Couldn't agree more Let's be honest, there's been zero evidence of their ability to do anything remotely as complex as would be needed for this kind of baiting strategy Sometimes the obvious answer is the correct one: they're collapsing in disarray Yep, it's looking like a complete rout, similar to the Kyiv fiasco. Donetsk airport now reportedly under attack.👍 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy 3,297 Posted September 10, 2022 (edited) There’s certainly gains good to see, against a demotivated and young army who didn’t want this war in the first place! I have sympathy for both sides soldiers, I’m sure if you said to all Russians in this fight do you want peace and go home they’d pretty much all say yes! It’s always the mad men back in the comfort and in safety making these terrible choices at the cost of innocent people. I hope to see a quick end to this war, hopefully a withdrawal of Russia and an acceptance of this was the wrong thing to do, rather than Putin turning desperate and shooting off a nuke into a Ukrainian city to force a victory! Dangerous times still ahead. Edited September 10, 2022 by Indy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1902 1,167 Posted September 10, 2022 I have seen a lot of Pro Russian accounts arguing it's a trap. However I can't see it, the photos coming out are of Russians abandoning vast amounts of equipment, some of which is pretty valuable. Additionally, the Ukrainians are begining to take settlements that the Russians spent 3/4 months capturing. Im pretty sure it's a disintegration. Which given their training and supply situation was always possible. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 5,940 Posted September 10, 2022 24 minutes ago, Indy said: There’s certainly gains good to see, against a demotivated and young army who didn’t want this war in the first place! I have sympathy for both sides soldiers, I’m sure if you said to all Russians in this fight do you want peace and go home they’d pretty much all say yes! It’s always the mad men back in the comfort and in safety making these terrible choices at the cost of innocent people. I hope to see a quick end to this war, hopefully a withdrawal of Russia and an acceptance of this was the wrong thing to do, rather than Putin turning desperate and shooting off a nuke into a Ukrainian city to force a victory! Dangerous times still ahead. Agreed. This is Putin's matter. The Russian army are his pawns. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1902 1,167 Posted September 10, 2022 2 minutes ago, TheGunnShow said: Agreed. This is Putin's matter. The Russian army are his pawns. Which is why ever surrender of a Russian soldier is the best news possible, especially if it's without a fight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kirku 1,332 Posted September 10, 2022 "russia is more dangerous at this moment than any time in the last 7 months. They are cornered, crippled both militarily and economically and running very low on options. This won't end with Putin just graciously accepting defeat." 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1902 1,167 Posted September 10, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, kirku said: "russia is more dangerous at this moment than any time in the last 7 months. They are cornered, crippled both militarily and economically and running very low on options. This won't end with Putin just graciously accepting defeat." Hmm I never believed in the coup possibility, however if the Russian army is heavily defeated then Putin will need to blame people within the security apparatus of Russia. That's dangerous internally. Additionally, the Russians have history of turning on their leaders due to military defeat. They did after the russo-japanese, in 1917 and it could be argued defeat in Afghanistan was a factor in 1989 as well. Edited September 10, 2022 by 1902 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Angry 1,555 Posted September 10, 2022 Hope they stop shelling Kharkiv-2 people were killed this week by shelling right next to the building where our guest used to live and where her husband is still living 🥺 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kirku 1,332 Posted September 11, 2022 Russia is retaliating against its military defeat in Kharkiv by hitting the power grid across eastern Ukraine, plunging Kharkiv, Dnipro, Poltava and other cities — and millions of civilians — into darkness. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Angry 1,555 Posted September 11, 2022 32 minutes ago, kirku said: Russia is retaliating against its military defeat in Kharkiv by hitting the power grid across eastern Ukraine, plunging Kharkiv, Dnipro, Poltava and other cities — and millions of civilians — into darkness. Yes, Maryna has just told me that her husband in Kharkiv and her dad in another city close by have both told her the same. I can’t see anything on the news though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Raptor 1,206 Posted September 11, 2022 On 09/09/2022 at 19:02, kirku said: Can't remember which moron in this thread posted links to her as if they held any credibility, but I came across this just now and couldn't help but laugh She sounds worse than some of the fools on this message board! At least with them I think half are just having a laugh on a wind up. She's ****in serious!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Surfer 1,547 Posted September 12, 2022 (edited) Meanwhile on Russian TV the recriminations have started. Well worth watching. Apparently it is a real war, and telling Ukrainians that they don't exist as a people is not a winning strategy, I love the concluding line - "Thank you for your honest answer ... so my 10 year old kids will get eventually get a chance to fight?" Edited September 12, 2022 by Surfer 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Surfer 1,547 Posted September 12, 2022 Roll out Tucker Carlson for a rebuttal.... apparently its the Ukrainians who are losing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellow Fever 3,772 Posted September 12, 2022 End Game ? 18 municipal deputies of Moscow, St Petersburg demand Putin resign Municipal deputies from 18 districts of Moscow and St Petersburg have signed a public statement demanding that Vladimir Putin resign. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
littleyellowbirdie 2,546 Posted September 12, 2022 10 minutes ago, Yellow Fever said: End Game ? 18 municipal deputies of Moscow, St Petersburg demand Putin resign Municipal deputies from 18 districts of Moscow and St Petersburg have signed a public statement demanding that Vladimir Putin resign. Jesus. That's brave of them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites